Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave Grey
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Kali Audio
IN-8 2nd Wave Grey
Product Info
Article Number:
613195
Brand:
Kali Audio
Model:
IN-8 2nd Wave Grey
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$427.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The IN-8 2nd Wave are seriously impressive monitors for the money. The coaxial design really shines, offering a remarkably accurate and detailed stereo image. These are perfect for producers, mixing engineers, and serious home studio enthusiasts who need a balanced, revealing sound without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave Grey
- Active Near Field Monitor
- 3-way system with coaxial midrange/tweeter
- Drivers: 8" woofer
- 4" midrange driver
- 1" soft dome tweeter
- Power: 140 watts (60/40/40 watts tri-amped)
- Frequency range: 37 - 25
- 000 Hz (-10 dB)
- 45 - 21
- 000 Hz (± 3 dB)
- Max. sound pressure level (SPL): 117 dB
- EQ for adaptation to the installation site
- Connectors: XLR / 6.3 mm jack combo balanced
- RCA unbalanced
- Dimensions (H x D x W): 441 x 285 x 254 mm
- Weight: 10.4 kg
- Colour: Grey
PROS
- • Exceptional detail retrieval thanks to the coaxial midrange/tweeter design.
- • The 8” woofer delivers a surprisingly tight and controlled low-end response.
- • Tri-amped design allows for clean, dynamic power distribution across frequencies.
- • EQ settings provide genuine flexibility for room correction and integration.
CONS
- • The grey finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can show dust and fingerprints easily.
- • Weight makes them less ideal for portable or mobile recording setups.
- • While versatile, they might not be the *absolute* best choice for purely consumer/hi-fi listening.
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
8"
Power (Watts)
140
Frequency Range
37 - 25,000 Hz
Connections
XLR/6.3mm, RCA
Weight
10.4 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The coaxial design minimizes phase shift and time alignment, creating a wider and more precise stereo image with improved localization.
Yes, the EQ settings allow for adaptation to various room sizes, but smaller rooms benefit most from careful placement and EQ adjustments.
The IN-8s offer a very clean and fast transient response thanks to the tri-amped design and well-matched drivers, competing favorably with monitors at a higher price point.
